Wheeler
A YMCA thank you
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Photo courtesy of the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA
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Kevin Fitzgerald, owner of Central Connecticut Tire, right, receives from Tracy Misluk, Wheeler Regional Family YMCA camp director, a piece of artwork created by Y campers. Fitzgerald has been a longtime contributor to the Strong Kids Campaign, which helps fund programs for families in the community such as Camp Wheeler.
United Way needs volunteers for senior project
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The United of West Central Connecticut is working on an exciting project for seniors in the Bristol community! “Let’s Find Our Seniors” is a grass roots effort to get information to the senior community about the services that are available to them.
Kindergarten registration under way
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Children who will be five years old on or before Jan. 1, 2011, are eligible for kindergarten in September 2010. Contact one of the following elementary schools to obtain materials for kindergarten registration:
Kindergarten registration begins
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Children who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2011, are eligible for kindergarten in September 2010. Registration will be held during the week of Monday, Feb. 22 to Friday, Feb. 26. Hours of registration will be 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fire poster winners to be honored tonight
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The following students were named local winners in this year’s . Hannah Nicole Charest, grade 4 from Toffolon School and Jonathan M. Olson, grade 5 from Linden Street School were grand prize winners in the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest.
Wanna hear a good story?
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Photo courtesy of Plainville Community Schools
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Students at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School recently enjoyed the annual book bash, this year entitled “Doggone It! I love to Read.” The event was coordinated by Wheeler librarian Joyce Goldberg with assistance from Wheeler music teacher Diane Roncaioli and fifth-grade teacher Emily Kyle. Students brought their favorite books to read, as well as pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, slippers and stuffed animals. Activities included silent reading, and dog-themed crafts, songs and snacks. Collin Martin reads to a buddy.
Plainville students honored with superintendents' award
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Eleven Plainville students received the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ Superintendent / Student Recognition Award and Certificate of Excellence at the 22nd annual Superintendents’ Award Presentation held Nov. 6, during a luncheon at J. Timothy’s Restaurant.
Friends to the animals
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Photo courtesy of Plainville Community Schools
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The Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School recently held the Fall Festival. Families from the Wheeler school community participated in hayrides, picking and decorating pumpkins, a bouncy house and a petting zoo. Getting to know the animals are students, from left to right, Ashley Romano, Paige Madigan and Abby Leander.
Foster care orientation
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Wheeler Clinic, 88 East St., will hold an informational session on foster parenting during an open
Let it blow, let it blow...
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Photo courtesy of Plainville Community Schools
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Yooseong Jung, a student at Wheeler School, is intent on blowing bubbles during the school-wide reading incentive program celebration.
